The North’s largest festival dedicated to digital and tech skills returns to Manchester from February 2–6, 2026, with a new AI Futures Day aimed at helping the industry and educators prepare for an AI?driven economy. The week-long Digital Skills Festival brings together leading North West tech … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
HMRC updates employers ahead of upcoming PAYE changes
Following the Chancellor's November Budget, HMRC has detailed guidance around a number of announced changes to PAYE and taxation in its December Employer Bulletin. With a number of changes to PAYE taking effect in the coming years, HMRC is reminding businesses to take notice of issues that may … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How can we become more compassionate?
With the nearing festive season often a time for reflection, Cornerstone Resources' Rob Birley draws on his own experiences over the past year to discuss how businesses can be compassionate and support colleagues who are carers or have been bereaved. Those of you who follow me on LinkedIn will … [Read more...]
New package of apprenticeship reforms announced
A newly announced package of reforms to the apprenticeships system seeks to reverse a recent decline in apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people. As announced in last month's Budget, plans will see Government cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people … [Read more...]
Stockport VCFSE Work & Skills Fund awards six local organisations to drive inclusive employment opportunities
Sector3 has announced the recipients of the Stockport VCFSE Work & Skills Fund, a pioneering initiative launched to tackle employment inequalities and create inclusive opportunities for disadvantaged people across the borough. Launched by Sector 3 in partnership with Stockport Council, the … [Read more...]
Good Employment Week returns to make economic case for ‘good’ work
Returning for its third year, Good Employment Week is inspiring employers in Stockport and across the city-region to prioritise good employment practices and to empower workers with the knowledge of what they should expect from their employers. This year’s week comes as the Employment Rights Bill … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to offer work placements to tackle economic inactivity
Stockport businesses are being invited to Q&A session to learn how that can help address economic inactivity in the borough by offering fully-funded work placements. SKylight, on behalf of Stockport Council, is offering fully funded, Real Living Wage paid placements for six months. Employers … [Read more...]
Stockport Race and Culture Awards 2026 to mark four years of celebrating inclusion
Stockport Race Equality Partnership (S-REP) has announced the return of the Stockport Race and Culture Awards 2026, taking place in February 2026 at Stockport Town Hall. Since its launch, the Stockport Race and Culture Awards have become a flagship event in Stockport’s calendar, recognising those … [Read more...]
New campaign launched to encourage young people into creative careers
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new campaign to encourage more young people aged 13-17 years old to consider future careers in the creative sector. The 'Discover! Creative Careers' campaign has been co-created and co-delivered with trade body CreativeUK and … [Read more...]
Stockport students to benefit from new cinema work experience scheme
Trafford and Stockport College Group has forged a new partnership with Stockport leisure complex, The Light, aimed at giving students access to unique insights and experiences in the film and entertainment sector. Together, the two organisations are establishing a new Film Panel, designed to open … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Probation periods – should you have them?
Rob Birley, director of Stockport-based HR Consultancy Cornerstone Resources, explores probation periods: what purpose they serve, should you have them and if so, how they can work for your business. A probationary period is applied to the start of an employee's time with you. Typically its 3 to … [Read more...]
C&C unveils new Employee Benefits division
Stockport-headquartered insurance broker, C&C, has officially launched C&C Employee Benefits, a new division to improve how businesses support their people’s health, protection and wellbeing. C&C Employee Benefits Ltd, the new name and face of C&C Healthcare (Leeds) Ltd, signifies … [Read more...]
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